Tips to open SAK file
Can't open the SAK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SAK files as well as a list of programs that support SAK files.
SAK file extension
| File Name |
Postal Game Archive |
| File Developer |
Running With Scissors |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The SAK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SAK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SAK file on each system platform.
What is SAK file?
The SAK file has been categorized as Game Files. It was designed by Running With Scissors. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Postal Game Archive is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Dragon UnPACKer to handle this file. This is a program created by Alexandre Devilliers. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Postal will apply when it is not possible to use Dragon UnPACKer.
How to open SAK file?
The main problem with Postal Game Archive is that the SAK file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SAK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SAK file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Dragon UnPACKer
In this case, you should first verify that the Dragon UnPACKer application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Dragon UnPACKer into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SAK files.
Programs to open SAK file
Remember to download programs supporting SAK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Dragon UnPACKer with SAK files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SAK file still does not use the Dragon UnPACKer program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SAK file with the Dragon UnPACKer application.
Step 3. Update Dragon UnPACKer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Dragon UnPACKer program, it is possible that Postal Game Archive requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Alexandre Devilliers page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SAK file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The SAK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to SAK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SAK or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected SAK file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of SAK file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SAK file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Running With Scissors, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SAK except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the SAK file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SAK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the SAK file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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